25 It was when he came from Jerusalem to meet the king , that the king said to him, " Why did you not go with me, Mephibosheth ?"

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:25

Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:24-30

(Read 2 Samuel 19:24-30)

David recalls the forfeiture of Mephibosheth's estate; and he expressed joy for the king's return. A good man contentedly bears his own losses, while he sees Israel in peace, and the Son of David exalted.